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Deline, NT

Northwest Territories

Deline is a small town in Northwest Territories with a population of 573. Residents earn $99,000 per year, which is 32% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
573 Population 19/sq mi density
$99,000 Median Income $46,000 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$588 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
21°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 24.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $99,000
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $170,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.3%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent $588
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 24.0%
567% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

How Deline Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population573
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$46,000
Unemployment24.0%
Poverty13.6%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$588
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units190
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp21°F (-6°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain10.7 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation604 ft (184 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+19.5%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute15 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Deline a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Deline receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Deline offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Deline is $99,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Deline among higher-income communities. At 24.0%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Deline is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Deline has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F. Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Deline has a population of 573 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles. The median age is 33.2 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.5% female and 54.4% male. The city is predominantly White (99.1%), with 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 45.6% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

573
Total Population
2021 Census
19
People / sq mi
33.2yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
30.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Deline vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only45.6%
42% below US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages53.5%

Social Characteristics

Deline vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Deline is $99,000, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 24.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Deline vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$99,000
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment24.0%
567% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.9 min
Drive Alone47.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Deline is $170,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $588 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 190 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,000
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$588
49% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied39.5%
Renter-Occupied60.5%
Housing Units190

Property Tax

In Deline, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Deline vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Deline has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C). Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.

Temperature

-13°F Jan (-25°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average21.2°F
61% below US avg
January Average-13°F (-25°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.7 inches
72% below US avg
Snowfall4.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area30.7 sq mi (79.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates65.1984°N, 123.4057°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -13°F (-25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February -10°F (-23°C) 0.4 in
March -2°F (-19°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in
May 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
October 24°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
November 3°F (-16°C) 0.9 in
December -8°F (-22°C) 0.5 in

Deline has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F — from -13°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.4").

2.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 93% below the national average of 33.7%. 19.5% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 47.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.3%
93% below US avg
High School+19.5%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area30.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.9 min
Drive Alone47.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Deline

What is the population of Deline?

Deline has a population of 573 residents and is located in Northwest Territories. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.5% female and 54.4% male.

Is Deline expensive to live in?

Deline is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $99,000, 32% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $170,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Deline?

Deline has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C). Winter temperatures average -13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.7 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Deline?

The job market in Deline faces challenges, with unemployment at 24.0% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Deline?

The median home value in Deline is $170,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $588.

How are the schools in Deline?

2.3% of adults in Deline hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.5% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Deline?

The obesity rate in Deline is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Deline?

The average commute in Deline is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 47.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Deline?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Deline is 99.1% White, 1.8% Asian. 45.6% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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